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Maplewood Farm Dog Retreat | 5-Acre Nature Escape

Welcome to Maplewood Farm Dog Retreat -- a peaceful 5-acre nature escape in south Maplewood near Battle Creek, just minutes from I-94 & McKnight. This is still undeveloped farmland, roughly the size of a city block, tucked into the suburbs, with rolling hills, mature trees, wooded trails, open field space, wildlife sightings and scents (ton of bunnies!), and a very different feel from a typical backyard spot. Dogs get room to run, sniff, explore, and decompress away from crowded dog parks, while hoomans can breathe, sit under the trees, or bring family for a simple picnic. Peaceful and private, but still only minutes from St. Paul. For history buffs, the property also has the only standing barn in Maplewood, built in 1896, still in its original form and in use, plus a couple apple trees that add to the old farm feel. QUICK 30-MIN VISITS are great for dogs who just need to burn energy fast, stretch their legs, or take a quick potty break. The main fenced play area is approx. 60 ft x 100 ft and great for off-leash play, fetch, zoomies, tug with the spring pole, and burning off energy. It’s easy to access near the street, and parking is right next to the gate, so it’s quick to get in, let your pup run, do their business, and head out. Many amenities inside the fenced area, including shaded seating and a hammock. For 30-min visits, please use the fenced play area only. Water play/running water is not included, and I usually won’t come out to greet you so you can make the most of your time. For the FULL MAPLEWOOD FARM EXPERIENCE, I recommend booking 1-2 hours. That gives you time to enjoy the fenced play area plus a slower long-leash walk around the block-long property, full of wildlife scents, wooded trails, scenic views, open field space, nooks and crannies, and peaceful places to take in nature. For longer visits, there is also a self-serve water-play area with a splash pad and overhead sprinkler/mister, plus a sprayer if you want to rinse or bathe your pup on the grass. For longer visits, a good route usually starts in the fenced area, then continues through the back gate into the wooded trail system. You can loop toward the house and barn (you may hear my dogs bark), continue through the mature forest trail, use the runner trolley system for semi-free roaming, then circle back toward the open field. Signs are posted to help guide you. This is a natural, dog-friendly space, not a suburban yard. Dogs are welcome to explore, climb on log and wood chip piles, chew or pull on tree branches, sniff around, dig in appropriate natural areas, and enjoy the property in whatever way feels safe and appropriate to you. I’m not precious about the landscape here, esp since the property may be developed next year. While it’s still here, I want our furry friends to have it and enjoy it. Foster dogs and dogs with physical or sensory challenges are welcome to visit for a steep discount. Since I live and work on-site, the spot is open pretty much anytime, from early morning to midnight, so you can book around your dog’s energy, the weather, or your own schedule. This spot is night-friendly -- the house is set farther back from the play area, so normal dog play is totally fine. I recently installed LED night lights so pups can still burn energy after sundown, and nighttime is much cooler for dogs on hot days. Bug spray/defogger available. Supervised campfire use available, private message me. Great for those who work odd hours, or anyone who wants a relaxed, super undistracted evening visit. As a dog lover and builder, I pay attention to how pups actually use the space and make small improvements as I go. Your feedback is im-paw-tant to me! 🐾 🐾 Valeng and paw friends 🐾 🐾

Acker's 10 Acre Private Dog Park In Afton

The property sits approximately a quarter mile off the main road, offering exceptional privacy and a peaceful setting across 10 beautiful acres. About 5 acres are wooded, while the remaining 5 acres feature open trails and tall grass areas perfect for exploring and enjoying nature. The entire property is fully fenced with 3-foot fencing, including a gated driveway entrance. Once the gate is closed, the full 10 acres are securely enclosed.

Opportunity Woods Private Dog Park In Ridgeland

Opportunity Woods offers 5+ acres of hilly woods and long grass meadow surrounded by a secure 6 foot fence. Several benches are placed along the rustic trails, but of course, there is no need to stay on a trail! A water bowl can be found and filled from the human-potable water hydrant, where you will also find a wading pool for dog and human use in summer. There is a roofed picnic/shade shelter just up the hill from the hydrant. Take in the serene view of the surrounding area, and get a birdseye view of Opportunity Farm, where sheep graze the nearby paddocks. Wire-wheel tables and chairs are available for relaxing, hanging out with your dog, having a picnic, a birthday party with your dog's pals or watching a dramatic rising or setting of a full moon. Have your dog invite their friends to join in the fun, or have a private play date just with you!

Carfield's Kennels in Elgin

5 acres with mowed path and access to creek.

Oak Ridge Acres Dog Sanctuary's 10 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Forest Lake

Thomas's 75 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Farmington

90 minute time slot. We have an open 70 acres surrounding a private pond with a trail thru the fields and woods around nature. The time allotment is 90 minutes only. We ask that our guests park by the barn and go straight to the lake then to the left around the lake. Trails are marked. It is about a 1 mile trail or more. trails are not plowed open in the winter but are perfect for snow shoeing, hiking an fat tire bikes in the snow on the trails or perfect spring to fall on the maintained trails.

10 Beautiful Acres with River 12 minutes from Hudson WI

5/15/26 update: All paths are mowed, field entrance to drive in is now available (unless heavy rain, then their may be orange cones in the drive) In that case PARK only at the barn/field entrance and walk in. Traffic - To the spot the drive has no major road work slowing you down but LEAVING through Hudson can have long back ups. Please check your maps for delays or other routes. ***Also, it is tick season, do check your dog! This is a beautiful piece of land with a (mostly) fenced perimeter and 1/3 acre fully fenced doggy play area. If you drive in by the picnic table you are in the center of 18 acres to play on and will be quite a distance from the road. There are mowed walking paths to the beautiful Kinnickinnic river, far away from other people and animals. You and your dog will both love it here! The river is cold, clean and easy for dogs to hop in and out, also humans but a bit muddy at the easiest entrance. If you want to keep them out of the water there is about 10 acres of open field where you park, separate and above the river so you don't need to have them down by the water at all. (although most dogs gravitate to there!) Good idea to bring towels although some dogs dry off by the time they run back to the car! We love sharing the space, thank you for review pics!

Tanya's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Somerset

Rural Wisconsin. There is a lot of space to run and a trail. All privately owned. There may be wildlife here and there. Make sure your pup is well behaved and has good recall, because the area is not fenced. Great place to use a chuck it and get your pup some exercise and running in without worry of other dogs at a dog park.

Wheaton Wild

There are 15 acres of native prairie grasses and plants. There are a few trees and rolling hills. There is approximately 1.5 miles of mowed trails that loop and connect, creating several options for new routes for each visit. There is also an outhouse available if needed. However, it is within our normally private area, so dogs must be on leashes and there are hooks for leashes while in use.

Airport Dog Park 1

Airport Dog Park 1 is a small dog friendly park located at 2501 W 61st St in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The park features amenities such as tables and trails for both owners and their furry companions to enjoy. Airport Dog Park 1 is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing a convenient option for dog owners to visit at any time.

Park hours: Open 24 hours 7 days per Week

Southwest Dog Park

Southwest Dog Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is an unfenced park located at 1000 Ferry St. The park offers amenities such as dog drinking water, a table, and access to a river, stream, or creek. There are also trails for walking and exploring with your furry friend. For more information, visit their website at eauclairewi.gov or email [email protected].

Lions Park with Dog Park

Lions Park in New Hope, MN features an unfenced dog park area where small dogs can play and socialize. The park offers amenities such as dog drinking water, a field, and trails for both dogs and their owners to enjoy. Open from 6 AM to 10 PM, 7 days a week, this park provides a spacious and inviting environment for dogs to exercise and have fun.

Park hours: 6 AM–10 PM 7 days per Week

Lowes Creek County Park

The Lowes Creek County Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, offers a range of amenities for dog owners, including dog drinking water, an indoor restroom, a river, stream or creek, and a trail to explore. The park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing ample opportunities for dogs to exercise and socialize in a safe and natural environment. For more information, contact the park at 715-839-4783.

Park hours: Open 24 hours 7 days per Week

Sarah's Private Dog Park In Afton

10 acres. Horses and sheep to see. Back unfenced pasture and up the hill woods to explore.

Ash's 17 Acre Unfenced Private Woods, Trails, Fields In West Concord

175 yr old private homeatead on 34 acres, sharing the South 17 acres of wild woodlands, pastures, meadows and creek with fellow dog lovers. Unlike any property you've ever seen. No chemicals used here since 1985. Berry picking in season. Respectful foraging encouraged. 5 star Airbnb available on seperate platform. Please give 2 hr. notice so I can put my doggos in kennel. Be up to date on flea/tick/all vax please.